The Austin NewsGuild won a ULP against Gannett when they tried to take away the match shortly after unionizing. I stand with the guild in their effort to retain the 2.5% match!
"We know that Gannett needs us, whether or not it wants to admit it. More importantly, we know that Rochester needs us—but we need a contract."
Read from @CitizenMurphy on why D&C @rocnewsguild journalists are on strike:
https://t.co/sMwOIYDizS
Today, I sent a letter to the Journal News and parent company Gannett urging them to bargain in good faith and respect their workers. Workers' rights are protected by the National Labor Relations Act, and employers must fulfill their duty to bargain in accordance with the law.
Gannett is cutting its employees 401(k) match by 60% and expects a "thank you."
January 2020: Existing 5% match (it used to be 6%, pre-Gatehouse merger)
July 2020: paused
May 2021: 2.5%
October 2022: paused
July 2024: 1%.
Zero quotes. Not a single “Rochesterian” mentioned by name. Reads like a tourism news release.
This isn’t reporting. @Gannett would like you do think otherwise. Give your real reporters a #faircontract.
https://t.co/cRFb2uQ5bz
2/2. Please don’t pass the “click it” line and engage with our app or website. Feel free to write/call / donate to our GoFundMe and join us on the picket line Clinton and Main Monday at 10a. Thank you again for your support ✊
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@SenSchumer comes out strongly in support of a fair contract for Rochester D&C journalists @rocnewsguild.
“Local journalism is the glue that keeps our communities together… I urge @Gannett to negotiate in good faith with the union to reach a fair deal.”
I was hoping we wouldn't need these but it is growing more and more likely. Without a contract at midnight, we'll be on strike tomorrow. #roc#Rochester#rochesterny#faircontractnow
Journalists at The Austin American-Statesman are on strike!! And unless @Gannett comes to the table with a good deal tonight, @rocnewsguild will be joining them tomorrow.
It's time, Gannett. #FairContractNow ✊